DV Cleared Principal Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Malvern; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Malvern seeks a DV Cleared Principal Engineer to lead end-to-end IT infrastructure delivery for mission-critical environments, including hands-on build, configuration and testing.

You will configure Windows domains, apply GPOs, integrate monitoring tools, support penetration testing, document progress, and liaise with operations during service transitions.

This contract is 6 months with potential extension; DV clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering Windows-based infrastructures and environment builds.
• Confidence configuring monitoring, security and endpoint controls.
• Structured approach to testing, readiness reviews and system acceptance.
• Clear documentation updates and hands-on transition to operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication during project handover.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure Windows infrastructure including Domain setup with GPOs and licensing configuration.
• Update and configure 3rd party applications and services, including integrations and security tooling.
• Configure networking and monitoring components (e.g., QSWAN/IMPEX, vulnerability scanning, SolarWinds, Ivanti Device Control).
• Prepare development environments and build/validate SQL Server and Windows templates (virtual client).
• Set up logging/monitoring with Splunk, including forwarder deployment and implementation support.
• Design logging approaches, build assets/base servers and import/install required components.
• Support penetration testing activities (prep, escort, cleanup) and produce a remediation plan.
• Conduct user onboarding support and provide architectural/early capability assistance.
• Update documentation, perform system acceptance reviews, and support service transition activities.

Skills

Windows infrastructure

Domain setup

GPOs

Licensing configuration

Monitoring

Security tooling

SQL Server

Splunk

Penetration testing support

Documentation

Technical delivery

Tools

SolarWinds

Ivanti Device Control

QSWAN

IMPEX

Splunk

Job description

Job Title: DV Cleared Principal Engineer
Location: Malvern 5 days due to system security purposes
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Market rates
Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process

Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where you'll help deliver complex IT infrastructure activities end-to-end-building, configuring, testing and supporting changes that keep mission-critical environments secure and reliable. If you enjoy hands‑on technical delivery and clear documentation, this could be a great fit.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and configure Windows infrastructure including Domain setup with GPOs and licensing configuration
• Update and configure 3rd party applications and services, including integrations and security tooling
• Configure networking and monitoring components (e.g., QSWAN/IMPEX, vulnerability scanning, SolarWinds, Ivanti Device Control)
• Prepare development environments and build/validate SQL Server and Windows templates (virtual client)
• Set up logging/monitoring with Splunk, including forwarder deployment and implementation support
• Design logging approaches, build assets/base servers and import/install required components
• Support penetration testing activities (prep, escort, cleanup) and produce a remediation plan
• Conduct user onboarding support and provide architectural/early capability assistance
• Update documentation, perform system acceptance reviews, and support service transition activities

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience in technical delivery across Windows-based platforms, configuration and environment build activities
• Confidence integrating and configuring monitoring, security and endpoint controls
• A structured approach to testing, readiness reviews and system acceptance
• Comfortable working with documentation updates throughout project reviews
• Clear, professional communication during transition/handover to operational teams

Additional information:

• This role suits a Compute and Storage engineer; many tasks can be completed by this specialist skillset. If Splunk skills aren't a perfect match, support can be provided to supervise or implement.